The Henley Park Hotel, a member of the Historic Hotels of America, in a previous life was an apartment building catering to senators and congressmen. I used to travel a great deal and stay at many Marriott hotels. This is not that hotel. You won't wake up wondering what city your in because the hotel rooms look the same. All aspects of the hotel are unique from the dark wooden entry foyer to the art work in your room and in the lobby. It's like you've decided to live in a little Tudor house. The hotel is very clean. I'm fact, it seemed like every other time I was in the lobby, they were mopping the floor. Unlike some hotels post Covid, housekeeping cleans your room daily. The hotel has recently been renovated. I faced Constitution Ave, and really heard little noise. The bed and pillows were very comfortable. Bathrobe, Keurig, safe plus the mandatory flat screen TV. This hotel is centally located near many restaurants and it's easy to get to many sites. I stayed in a single with a queen sized bed. It was a small room but had a desk, chair and upholstered chair. Then again it was inexpensive, by DC standards. Rooms do not have a small refrigerators but you can request one. Note there are no handicapped accessible rooms if that's necessary or important to you. Overall a lovely historic hotel. read more

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The Henley Park Hotel is designated as a Historic Hotel of America. Centrally located in DC, I was able to score a decent price on Expedia. I say "decent" because it was still over $200 for one night. They add a $60 incidental charge upon check-in, but it will drop off. The hotel itself was gorgeous and clearly old. The kind front desk agent was able to check me in early, and she found me a room that met my requests for a quiet, high floor room away from the elevator and away from Massachusetts Ave. My room was small but perfect for one person. I brought earplugs so I didn't hear any noise overnight but when I woke up in the morning and took them out, I could hear my neighbors pretty perfectly, so that's one thing to keep in mind if you're sensitive to noise. The bed itself was comfy and the room was clean, aside from the hair dryer that was sticky and caked in hair. I left that out on the vanity in hopes that the housekeeper would clean it. They offer secure luggage storage, which is great when you want to tour around the city after check out. If you need the lobby bathroom, walk to the right past the check-in counter and then down the flight of steps. Multi-stall bathrooms are at the bottom of the steps. The lobby area also has a really comfy seating area, as well as a bar, but I did not stop at the bar while there. I wouldn't hesitate to return if the price was right. read more

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Please consider this a critical review out of love and respect. It is loving because I've stayed at this hotel many times in the past and have always had a positive experience. The team, the location, the reasonable prices, the bathtubs, the decor (OH that chandelier!) have always been a treat. This stay was between September 3-7th (4 nights). Every human I interacted with who works there was wonderful. From Khalid opening the door during the day to Oscar managing at night - every person I saw was friendly, helpful, engaging, and represented the best of this hotel's legacy. The problem was the non-humans. (1) In Room 310 there were only two air choices: cold or nothing. There was no neutral fan air, there was no warm air. I was given the (usually good) advice to set the temperature as desired on auto, then let the cold air kick on when the room got too hot. The only problem is that when the cold air would kick on it would make a BOOM noise that would wake William Ernest Henley himself. This wasn't so much a problem at first because it wasn't really hot the first 2 days I was there. But on the 3rd night it was hot, I set the temperature to 72, and that thing went BOOM at least once an hour when it would kick on. So I said something, and was moved to 311. Which seemed like an upgrade until... (2) The mouse. As sure as I can see the gargoyles outside, I could see the mouse inside. This is not acceptable at all, especially considering another guest wrote about the same problem on Yelp just a few weeks ago (with pictures, no less) . The establishment seems to be having a real problem with this. So I will say to them what I would say to any beloved friend or family member, "YOU NEED HELP WITH THIS PROBLEM!" Again -- the humans were wonderful. Oscar calmly and expeditiously calmed me and my partner down and moved us to room 811. Beautiful room -- no signs of rodentry -- but it had a running toilet, non-reliable wifi, and one of the two elevators was broken (causing delays in the morning when everyone was trying to use it as the same time). . Look - stuff happens, I understand that. I would absolutely stay here again primarily because the people involved in these larger incidents were helpful, constructive, and efficiently took action, and because my wonderful stays here in the past balance this lousy one out. However if Henley Park Hotel can't get their non-human problems under control, it will mean staying somewhere else in DC. Not even the gargoyles are worth this kind of hassle. read more

Very charming and vintage place. The staff is friendly, the rooms are clean, and there are many bars and restaurants at walking distance. Also close to the historical buildings and monuments. I'd definitely stay again. read more

This hotel is close to convention center. It is a bit old and has some historic vibe. The room is quite small but neat and cozy. The staff are super attentive, greeting everyone in and out. The housekeeping is nice. The front desk is very responsive and sent a tech to my room soon after I called for room thermostat issue. In Addition, They offer onsite breakfast and dinning. The food is decent. My only complaint is that The service in the morning might be a bit slow. read more

Solid tea service, good food, tea was good, service was fast, servers were really nice ambience was plain but clean and nice. No decorations, no candles, no flowers, nothing on the table. I thought we were having the Holiday tea service, but we actually had the Royal, and they also have one called English so it's helpful to know there are more than one because I was confused that the menu didn't match up with what's online. And of course I preferred the holiday tea options. However no one explained that, I figured it out later on after we left. The tea sandwiches and cakes were presented beautifully, but not super exciting taste-wise. Like, how about instead of giving two of the same flavor scones, you offer two different flavors. Things like that I always notice. Overall it's a great place for the price and experience. read more

This review is just for their afternoon tea (oh my gosh I feel so fancy even typing that) and not for a hotel stay. My group of about 15 or so came here while visiting DC and had a really wonderful afternoon. Firstly, the room is beautiful. You can come decked out in your finest high tea outfit and fancy hat and you'll fit right in. Most of us just wore sundresses or a kind of nice outfit and felt very comfortable. You choose between the Royal tea and the English, Royal having a few more lite bites (our whole group went English and had plenty to snack on). You'll choose from their large selection of teas and everyone will get their own teapot. The finger sandwiches and scones were all so tasty and great to snack on. I would definitely recommend just making this your lunch or breakfast as their will be PLENTY of food and you won't want to eat for a while afterwards. A really wonderful experience! read more

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High Tea at the Henley was lovely -- scones, sweets and small squares of meats & florentine. The tea choices were varied and we all enjoyed a full pot each. My Pearls of Jasmine tea was flavorful and hot. read more

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Loved this hotel!! I would book here again!! Very closed to everything. Coffee shops, restaurants and museums. Also very clean with vintage furnitures read more

I was excited to stay at a cute brick historic hotel bc it's so different from the more modern designed hotels. My stay started out fine, nothing spectacular but I was comfortable. I was there to visit friends and go to the convention nearby. On the 2nd night on my way back in for the day I saw a big rat on the street, not the hotels fault by any means so I wrote it off. The next day I was coming in from my convention and touring the city, I go into my room and I notice a piece of wrapped hersheys chocolate on the nightstand that I had left was chewed up and nibbled. I knew right away there was a rodent (rat or mouse) in the room. The hotel offered another room immediately but I have a phobia of rodents, I checked out and left thinking I would get a full refund for the inconvenience. The front desk did not offer to help me find a different hotel or transport and I left walking with all my bags across the street. The doorman was nice enough to help me with my bags to cross the street to the Marriott marquis which was also holding the convention. The front desk man at the Henley even seemed upset at me but then later that night I got an apologetic email (attached). The hotel took pictures and luckily didn't deny the allegation. I also took pictures (attached) but was too scared to look under the bed. On the first day I did look under the bed after dropped something and it was very dirty with crumbs but the bed frame is too low to the ground I know they can't get a vacuum underneath. Makes me wonder if the whole hotel had a rodent issue and they already knew the drill. I understand things happen but I would expect hospitable service and a full refund. I am not a combative person and was very nice but when I went to speak to the manager which I think was named Erick the next morning, he became a bit combative/argumentative with just a little push back and was extremely unprofessional. He told me he would try to get me a full refund. When the refund began to take more than week to be reflected I decided to call chase travel since I booked through them. Chase travel went through 3 different managers who refused to give me the full refund. I paid for 5 nights and left on the 3rd day, leaving 3 nights. They only agreed to refund me much less than half of my stay which doesn't add up at all. Now it's been 3 weeks and I still haven't seen any refund at all. When I call them they say it's Expedias fault (I booked through chase travel). They tell me to call Expedia and when I do there is no information from my stay bc I didn't even book through them. Chase travel says it's the hotels fault. So at this point all fingers are pointing to the ignorance of this hotel. This whole situation is so frustrating, I tried to kill them with kindness but now I learned it does not pay to be kind in these types of situations. It was so expensive to get another hotel same day and Henley park hotel should have offered at least some kindness and assistance. Stay away from this hotel as it likely has a rodent infestation. read more

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Clean and very good service, enough space in the room to move around. The location is perfect. For the rice o highly recommend. It's an old building and not a luxury touch to any of it but it has charm. read more

If I could give this place 6 stars, I would. After staying here only twice, I've claimed it as my DC home away from home. My first stay was in May. I'd considered staying at the nearby Moxy or The Eaton, but something about Henley Park pulled me in. The front desk folks were so welcoming, it felt as though they had met me before and were already welcoming me back. I was told that Tom Joyner used to stay regularly in the room I was being given. Tucked away in a cul de sac, the room was perfect. There was no noise from the hallway my entire stay. I had a pleasant view of Massachusetts Ave, and a bank of windows I spent a good amount of time observing city life from. I would have felt comfortable entertaining in the room, as it had a comfortable couch and a chair in addition to a queen bed. I loved that there were a robe, a Keurig, and a safe. The dresser was so cute I wanted to take it home. I love that there are usb ports in the lamps. Modern amenities, quirky touches, and old world charm mix and create such a vibe, I hardly wanted to leave. There were no refrigerators in the rooms I stayed in, and I really needed one on my July visit, but I made it work. I had a smaller room in July, but it was still pleasant, with the same amenities minus the Massachusetts Ave. view and cozy seating. My train was late and I had a friend waiting in the lobby for me for longer than either of us expected. When I arrived, I found that a hotel staff member had kept her company and kept her spirits up. He even made me laugh, and I was terribly cranky at the time. The location, at Mount Vernon Square, between the Convention Center and Chinatown, is superb. It was a straight shot up the road from and to Union Station on arrival and departure. I walked to The Eaton, Sakina Grill, and Metro Center in May, and the Tatte near the little park on I Street, where I sat and people and pigeon watched in July. I was also able to easily walk to meet my friend who was staying at another downtown hotel halfway. When I lived in DC metro years ago, I thought of K street as the most city chaos that DC had to offer. True, I was mostly experiencing downtown then during the busy workday or on the way to downtown nightlife. Fast forward a few decades, and staying at the Henley, off K St. even, on a weekend, feels peaceful. I even rode a city bike for the first time down K St., back to the hotel. The lobby. Omg I love the lobby. The website states that "the original parlor has welcomed guests since 1918." I love its time gone by charm, especially in contrast with the multi-ethnic composition of the staff and guests and other differences between daily life in the 21st century vs. the early 20th. Someone I rode the train up with for my July stay was dressed for cosplay. Once I arrived, it was very cool to see cosplaying guests who were attending the Comic Con at the nearby convention center flow in and out of the hotel, providing such an interesting contrast to the early 20th century decor. At one point, I shared the space with a young woman who walked in on hooves. In July, I had a late dinner with a friend at the Tavern inside the hotel. We were the last visitors of the evening. The fennel and champagne vinaigrette on the tavern salad - chef's kiss. Our server was wonderful. We had such a nice talk about family and home, his original home being Morocco. After dinner, we moved to the little alcove area in the lobby where I'd previously taken selfies. There's a small table with seating for two. We sat there for a long time, and it was like being in a comfortable living space in someone's home. The Henley Park Hotel is my #1 choice of hotel in the DC area. The customer service, the lobby, the location, and the overall feel of this place are all impeccable. With a plethora of hotels downtown, I almost hate to tell people about this one. Feels like I'm giving away a secret that's really just for me... read more

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DO NOT STAY HERE! Worst hotel experience of my life. There's no way that this hotel has 4 stars and the reviews are definitely faked!!!! I checked in for a 3 night stay and the thermostat (both heating and AC) and WiFi did not work. In addition to that, the windows are literally 1 cm thick and because of this I could hear every noise and siren outside which caused me to be woken up 4 times in one night despite the fact that I wore good quality ear plugs. My co worker was staying at the Marriott marquis across the street and did not have this issue which proves that this hotel just has super thin windows. This left me extremely sleep deprived before my meeting the next day. The next morning, I went to the front desk and told them about the thermostat, WiFi and street noise. I said I wanted a refund for the 2 nights left on my reservation and the front desk lady said that's fine but I would have to call Expedia to get a refund. I called Expedia and they called the manager so they could process my refund and the manager flat out refused to give them the ok to give me a refund. I went back down to the front desk and got into a screaming match with the manager and demanded a refund. He yelled back and refused. Super unpleasant situation that I had to deal with on 2 hours of sleep. I had to file a claim with Bank of America to finally get my money back which took weeks. Do not stay here just because it's slightly cheaper than other hotels. It's not worth it at all! Horrible manager who thinks it's ok to not refund the money when the thermostat, WiFi and windows do not work. Fraudulent and scammer business practices! read more

My fiancé had his parents over from Europe and we were planning an overnight stay in DC. We booked the Henley because the location looked ideal. I have an emotional support dog who has been registered federally for years. She has a certificate and card which I carry with me at all times. As well as a letter from my doctor. I advised the hotel, as I always do, however their response was a simple "no." They would not allow me to bring my emotional support animal to their property. She is a 10lb yorkie. 12 yrs old that I push in a stroller. I immediately canceled my reservation and went with a much more accommodating hotel. I would never recommend such a discriminatory hotel. I have not stayed here only dealt with their terrible and rude customer service. I hope others had a different experience but some of the reviews leave me to believe otherwise. Perhaps a new way of thinking is in order. read more

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It's a very large suite that has well decorated designated areas that allow for you to lounge, sleep, and work/study separately. read more

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I thought this could be a discreet spot to spend a few days but to my surprise when I went there last night, by the time I had whipped out my documents from my handbag, the security guard launched into an attack on me. Never visited the place before. Apparently the security guards are the ones in charge of hotel establishments these days - good for folks to know. Don't worry about a Manager, just remember that the security guard is all powerful to accost, harass, bully, abuse or do whatever he wishes on instructions of "whoever." As this behavior is met with horror and amazement by large luxury hotel chains in other parts, it appears that the security guard(s) taking such liberties have another non-hotel agenda don't you think? read more

I recently stayed there for 2 nights. The room was nice and big, but a lot of traffic noise/horns outside. The staff was very nice & I specifically want to brag on Sega. He was very professional & personally remembered my name and my son's when I showed up. I was so glad I got to meet him. read more

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The Henley Park Hotel is a nice historic hotel in the center of town - pretty much everything that a tourist would want to see is within walking distance. While my stay was pretty short (two nights), I would definitely stay at the Henley Park Hotel in the future. Overall, the staff was very friendly and super helpful, especially the gentlemen handling the valet, the early evening gentlemen handling check-ins, and the bartender (unfortunately, I have forgotten their names). Although my room was a bit small, it was the perfect size for one guest and came with everything one would need for a short stay. *Keep in mind that I'm a minimalist when it comes to traveling. As long as a place has a decent bed, toilet, and bathing area, I'm pretty satisfied.* I will say that the bathroom was a lot larger than expected. While the waiting area and the bar had somewhat antique furnishings, my room was pretty modern. With the exception of the parking situation, this hotel would have received a five. From my understanding, I thought parking was included with a reservation. Actually, the free parking was one of the main reasons (besides location) why I opted to stay at the Henley Park Hotel instead of another nearby hotel. Upon checking in, I learned that free parking was not an option, and I had to pay about $50 per night. It seems that parking is included if you use certain online booking agencies. I believe booking.com was one, but I forgot the other. If you plan on driving and using the hotel's parking services, I highly recommend that you call ahead and verify if parking is included before making your reservation. read more

Several girlfriends and I went to Henley Park for afternoon tea to celebrate a birthday today, and though the service was very good, I couldn't help feeling that the hotel is cutting corners as much as possible. First, they put only one Harney & Sons tea bag into each two-cup pot, which made for very weak tea. Two teabags are needed in each pot to bring the tea to the necessary color and strength (though, in truth, I expected it to be brewed with loose-leaf tea). Also, the tea sandwiches are tiny, and all open-faced, and I did miss the heft of an actual tea sandwich made with two pieces of bread and a filling. They should have offered at least a few of those. And, for $50, they could have offered us a few more of those miniature open-faced sandwiches, as the serving was skimpy for the price. And $16 extra for a Kir Royale is steep. In a word, though they brought the birthday girl a mini bundt cake with a candle (at my insistence), I felt that this tea was not good value for money. Tea served at the proper strength, and enough tea sandwiches to quiet a rumbly tummy are the absolute minimum requirement. read more

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My daughter and I went for afternoon tea. We chose the Royal Tea which was $60 each. We were each given a small pot of tea and shared a 3 level tower of finger sandwiches, scones and sweet pastries. The presentation was very nice but it was easy to tell most of the food was not fresh prepared. It tasted like the food and pastries had been previously frozen. Certainly not fresh and not worth $60 each. The staff was very attentive and service was good. read more

This was the perfect hotel for us. We planned a two day trip to DC to see some of the museums. We wanted a hotel with some personality and charm and we found it! The Henley Park Hotel dates back to 1918. The room was a touch small, but very comfortable. The bathroom offered enough space for my fiance's ton of sprays, makeup, etc. Good closet space. Exactly what we needed. The staff was very friendly and helpful from the moment we arrived. We brought a ton of luggage and, unfortunately, every way in and out of the hotel involves steps so taking the luggage cart right out to the car was not happening. The bellman/concierge took care of all that. The hotel offers valet parking for a fee which was a great convenience. I got up early the first morning in search of a Starbucks. Th e bellman in lobby pointed me across the street to the Marriott. Upon entering the huge newer Marriott, I was immediately glad we picked the more charming Henley Park Hotel. We only ate breakfast at the hotel restaurant. It was fantastic. The first morning I had a breakfast sandwich (eggs, bacon, cheese) on a croissant with seasonal fruit. It was perfect. It was satisfying without being too filling which is vital if you're doing a lot of walking around the city. The second morning, I had a mushroom & Swiss omelet. It came with potatoes, toast & fruit. Again, perfect. Our first night there we stopped by the hotel bar for drinks. We were the only ones there. The bartender was very friendly and made restaurant recommendations. Our only regret was that we did not eat dinner in the hotel restaurant because the place we had dinner on night one was not good (it wasn't the one recommended by our bartender). Finally, the day we were due to check out, we had reservations at Ford's Theater. We weren't sure we would get back in time for check out. The desk clerk (friendly young woman whose name I did not get) stored our array of bags at no extra charge. The gentleman who brought our vehicle around was more than happy to help us with our luggage. We left very happy with our choice and will definitely be back. If you are looking for a shiny behemoth chain hotel that gives you points, this is not your place. The other heads up is that the elevators are small. That aside, we couldn't be happier. read more

I attended for holiday tea which I hosted for a few close friends. Just to start off- I had to ask to order something because servers kept walking past me- I was the only guest in the room. If you want to try an additional tea they charge you extra. They disappeared for +40 minutes at which point I went to the front desk to ask for someone to take a drink order. The holiday tea service was very lackadaisical and not representative of the reputation the hotel had. Skip this "holiday tea" and hit one where they treat you a bit better. read more

Leaking window overnight. When we spoke with the front desk, Frances, was quite dismissive and called the repair man to say it was "open." It wasn't open, it was closed. We had just heard her laughing and joking with the patron in front of us, who she gave a "complementary upgrade" to. Her demeanor completely changed as soon as we got to the desk. We are a younger, Asian, couple. We had also gone in the morning, when someone else said nothing could be done about the room. There are freezing temperatures at night right now. The night before we waited over 15 minutes to be helped, even though there was no one in front of us. We then went upstairs to a room that was freezing. We brought the issue up - no offer to switch rooms, no offer of breakfast or any sort of compensation for a very unpleasant night! The room itself is clean, but small. It's a nice place to sleep for a great location. The staff just did not treat us the same as the patron before us, in a negative way. read more

Absolutely lovely staff and hotel. Very charming historic hotel. Hotel is extremely clean, with updated rooms, and delicate details. The staff is super kind, attentive, helpful, and prompt to reply. This will be my new hotel when I visit DC. I am so impressed with the staff and the hotel that I had to leave a review. While there is no ice machine similar to other hotels, the staff quickly brought a bucket to my room when I called the front desk. I absolutely love the Henley Park hotel and the entire staff. During this visit I wasn't able to have noon tea, but this is a must for my next visit. Keep up the good work Henley staff, you all have impressed me and I'm pretty hard to impress. read more

This is a lovely, historic hotel. I stayed here for a weekend while attending a conference nearby. The staff are extremely helpful and kind. There is a small restaurant and bar. They wait staff was very nice. Rooms are rather small, typical of historic hotels. Our room had a view of the interior skylight over the restaurant. The hotel is very convenient. It is not ADA accessible. I would definitely stay here again. read more

I came here on Mother's Day for their Afternoon Tea. It was a nice tea, but our server was off putting with his obviously false compliments, which I can only imagine were to secure a bigger tip. Here's a tip: Let me enjoy my tea and my company, and I'll give you a good tip. ‍ read more

For the nostalgia of this historic boutique hotel I feel like I visit deserves at least 4 stars. While this may not be a 4 or 5 star hotel I think there is something to be said for things from the past. We only stopped in for high tea on a Saturday afternoon, the tea and crumpets were OK but the photo taking opportunities were amazing and will last a lifetime. This is a great place for a birthday event or any kind of celebrate any occasion that you want to avoid mainstream ideas. Definitely check out Henley park high tea! read more

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There is a fine line between historic and charming, and old and rundown. The rooms are nicely updated with great beds and televisions. But the rest of the hotel could use some technological updates to make things easier and more convenient. The front desk's inability to take debit cards or allow late check out is disappointing in this day and age. Website needs to be updated so that guest know what to expect. Adding bottled water and bringing ice to the room on request would be a big help. I wouldn't stay again. But I would drop in for afternoon tea if they hired more staff. The tea was nice, but service was slow and inattentive. read more

We went to the hotel for afternoon tea. The service is pleasant and the tea choices were good enough. The food looked ok but was not as tasty as it could be. It's not terribly fancy or too casual. It's a pleasant experience but it won't wow you. read more

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Before you book your room make sure there are no events being held at the hotel. when there is an event the bar and restaurant are closed to paying patrons. Definitely do not book the Tea for 70$ a complete over charge and no room service I would not recommend this property! read more

The service is first-rate and, based on the reputation, I didn't expect anything less. I booked a same-day reservation and the suite I stayed in was beautiful. There used to be live music, but they've kept the piano and it plays on a schedule which is really nice over speaker music. The bar hasn't changed much over the years and is tucked away in a quaint little corner past the elevators. The bartenders do a great old fashioned and gibson. The Henley does an exceptional job of maintaining an older charm with some contemporary flair while not being pretentious and unapproachable. The staff was friendly and welcoming outside of the customary "hello" and I enjoyed my stay. A word of caution: If you stay on the 2nd floor, ensure that you are NOT next to the fitness center. You'll need at least a room or two buffer. As this is an old hotel, I was abruptly woken up in the early morning due to being able to hear every step that someone took on the treadmill. It was truly horrendous seeing as how I'm from the West Coast and it was closer to like four or five am back home. I imagine the hotel has had people make the same complaint before based on age alone. I stayed in an upgraded room so I can see not wanting to waste the space; but there is no way in hell anyone can rest if someone is running on the treadmill. I was pretty much the walking dead all day as I couldn't get back to sleep. Overall I love the hotel, bar, and staff and will certainly stay again. This time I just know not to stay on the second floor if I want any sleep, lol. read more

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Hotel is decent but the customer service is terrible. I booked on booking.com which advertised free parking. The hotel would not honor the free parking. Parking is $50 a night. read more

Beautiful classic hotel. It was elegant and accommodating! The hotel has classic features and a beautiful lobby. The staff were accommodating and friendly. read more

Afternoon Tea. In the lobby, suitcases and other guests watching.... this is not the space anyone would expect for a $35 per person tea. Why not the elevator? The hallway? Are there no dining rooms or private areas where one could enjoy a very expensive tea? Like being in an airport Starbucks. Service slow and inattentive. read more

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This place doesn't even deserve one star! Staying at this hotel has been one of the most awful experiences in my life. First of all be careful if you are going for business and your company is doing the reservations because apparently they can't charge the card on file unless the person with the card is present and they won't let you know until you are there! In this digital era that is a huge problem! But the worst part was that my collegue was targeted of an accusation of smoking in her room, they didn't ask politely, they banged on her door like she was commiting a crime and after they accused her and she prove the manager and the security guard wrong they didn't apologize. The next morning when I complained about the incident the man that was "in charge" at that moment just mocked me and acted like a little child making faces instead of apologizing and then left abruptly in a very disrespectful manner. The personal is racist, rude, and awful. The hotel itself is old and with many imperfections. I strongly advice any production company or any company or visitor for that matter to avoid this place, as charming as it may seems because it looks colonial and cozy the only thing colonial is the mentality. There is a fantastic Marriot right across the street with very polite personal and modern system. Shame on the manager of this place for running such a disgusting business. read more

Not a bad hotel at all given its location. It was moderately priced. The room was very small and dated. The front desk was efficient and friendly, and hey they had loaner umbrellas for the rains :) read more

Really basic hotel in very convenient location. Only hotel that had availability at the government rate in central city. It's directly across the street from the Marriot Marquis. Henley has old school charm of you like that kind of thing. Room was kind of small, had safe but no fridge or microwave. AC was nice and cold. Bed was comfortable. Showerhead was coming out of the wall but water pressure was good. I'd stay here again if all the Marriots and Hiltons in the area were booked. Quiet. read more

Upon glancing through the posted reviews of The Henley Park Hotel, I feel the need to state that my experience is written specifically towards the hotel room accommodations and room service. I was in Washington, D.C. for a multi-day conference. Since my coworker took care of the accommodations months before, I assumed it would be a standard, run of the mill, modern hotel. When my Uber pulled up to The Henley Park Hotel, I wasn't totally convinced I was standing in front of the correct building. Between the stone facade and the old world charm, I just wouldn't have guessed it was a hotel. With that being said, the facility has been fully modernized and is very quaint. The rooms themselves are small but since I was not bunking with my coworker, it made for a cozier stay rather than cramped. If you are a snack or left-over lover, prepare to not have a refrigerator or microwave available in the room. I took advantage of the room service for one breakfast and two dinner meals. The food was well prepared and served promptly. This allowed me to maximize my down time when I was preparing for and ending the business day. For room service fare, it was reasonably priced and was conveniently automatically charged to my account to pay in a lump sum at checkout. Furthermore, I am a big fan of the location of The Henley Park Hotel. Practically everything is already within walking distance in Washington, D.C., but the Massachusetts Avenue address created a short distance to easily reach hot spots such as Chinatown and the Smithsonian museums. It also made things easy when navigating public transportation. I don't think this hotel is necessarily for everyone, but it certainly creates a unique and laid back experience in such a notoriously swanky & bustling city. read more

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Overall, I enjoyed our stay at this old, historic, hotel. My husband and I stayed for 4 nights as our option over the Marriott Marquis across the street where the meeting we were there for was taking place. The prices were better here and I was happy to be at a little distance from the conference. The hotel staff is very nice. Always welcoming you back or offering an umbrella on a rainy day. The room was always cleaned in a reasonable amount of time and done well. Our room on the second floor looked very nice although there is a side window looking directly into an office space. The women working there seemed totally uninterested in us but we kept that shade closed the entire stay. The heat/ac were...temperamental and we decided to turn that off and just have an open window. Being hardy New Englanders we did mind the drop down night temperatures. After trying an appetizer at the bar, (with a nice glass of wine) we avoided the hotel restaurant. The appetizer was mediocre at best. There are way too many great restaurants in DC to settle for pricey, average restaurant food. We did have friends staying at the Henley Park hotel at the same time. One couple had AC/heat issues that seemed much worse then ours. They are from Florida so our answer to keeping the window open did not seem to fly with them. They also had a door that didn't close properly and on a windy night banged open and closed all evening. Other friends staying at the hotel had no issues. It seemed to be a little hit or miss. Personally, I'd stay there again but I'd request a room that doesn't have a wall to the office building. Maybe they will have the AC/Heat issues worked out by then. read more

We had two backpacks missing from our hotel room manager told us he would look into it called him a week later, never returned our call called him back again and he finally sent an email saying they did not find our backpacks and that He wasn't gonna do anything about it. Expensive hotel, guests are NOT hard up for anything for free. Just wanted our backpacks! Will not recommend this hotel to anyone! Sorry! read more